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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean
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as in thriving
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall
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Recent Examples of burgeoning
Vehicles like Mira and Helios could also fly satellite-servicing missions and help analysts keep an eye on the burgeoning activity in Earth orbit and beyond — a key national security need, Mueller said.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Michigan’s burgeoning data-center industry has given Whitmer more opportunities to offer financial inducements to some of the richest companies in the world.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Her father’s family was forced to leave the Palestinian city of Safed in 1948 during the Nakba, in which 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes to make way for the establishment of the burgeoning state of Israel.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Abdukodir Khusanov, Manchester City’s lightning-quick centre-back who Cannavaro will mentor through the World Cup, could be the first of many Uzbek players to be snapped by big European clubs in the coming years from a burgeoning generation of talented players.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Michigan’s burgeoning data-center industry has given Whitmer more opportunities to offer financial inducements to some of the richest companies in the world.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Her father’s family was forced to leave the Palestinian city of Safed in 1948 during the Nakba, in which 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes to make way for the establishment of the burgeoning state of Israel.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Abdukodir Khusanov, Manchester City’s lightning-quick centre-back who Cannavaro will mentor through the World Cup, could be the first of many Uzbek players to be snapped by big European clubs in the coming years from a burgeoning generation of talented players.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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At that time, Musk accused the FTC of aggressively increasing the number of investigative demands.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Bears are thriving thanks in part to an abundance of food — including acorns, deer and boars — under the influence of a warming climate, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Once its blooming season wraps up in spring, its leafy shrub remains.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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In times of drought, roses stop blooming as a way to conserve moisture.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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This year’s rodeo, held on August 7 and 8, is moving to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee to accommodate rising attendance.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Early arrivals bring rising excitement While airports have not yet seen the largest crowds expected for the tournament, excitement is already building among fans who have arrived early.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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From backyard vegetable gardens to colorful patio accents and landscapes, local gardeners are finding creative ways to keep greenery flourishing despite rising temperatures.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Prior to the 1960s, the Brooklyn neighborhood was a flourishing Black community before it was destroyed in the name of urban renewal.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Oleander This pink-flowering shrub causes serious heart and gastrointestinal problems in cats and other animals.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Water and flowering trees make the place feel like an Old-World safari camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Vietnam is expanding rooftop solar adoption as part of a broader push toward renewable energy and long-term energy security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Coming into the Aristides (a race named for the first Kentucky Derby winner) off two wins in three starts this year, Baffert’s blossoming four-year-old would certainly be put to the test against a solid field.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The early heat prompted some domestic crops to begin blossoming weeks ahead of schedule instead of remaining dormant throughout the winter, leaving them exposed to subsequent frosts, according to Brad Rippey, a USDA meteorologist.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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